These convenience-focused AI innovations demonstrate just how much easier online shopping, photography, social media strategy, and even recruiting can be with the proper integration of advanced technology.
As CES 2018, Suning and Emotibot revealed 'Sue,' a smart bot that's intended to function as a shopping assistant at in-store retail locations. The bots are able to identify up to 22 emotional reactions, and cater its conversations to them, as well as what a shopper says. In addition, the bot can decipher a shopper's gender, age, hair color and style, skin type, and much more. This allows it to offer targeted recommendations, increasing profits for the retailer while streamlining the experience for the shopper at the same time.
Also featured is Freda, a feminine care subscription service that's also based on AI. Freda works by predicting a user's average cycle length, and then sends them eco-friendly products that suit their specific needs. In addition to making the purchase process easier, a portion of each subscription goes to causes that help those who can't afford the feminine care products that they need.
19 Convenience-Focused AI Innovations

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AI Shopping Assistants
At CES 2018, Suning and Emotibot Introduced the Smart Retail Solution 'Sue'

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AI Photo Editing Tools
Adobe's Newest 'Select Subject' Tool Uses AI to Make Editing Easier
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AI Real Estate Solutions
Restb.ai Uses an Image Recognition System for Real Estate Websites
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AI Fashion Assistants
Alibaba's 'FashionAI' is Powered by Artificial Intelligence
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Text-Narrating Apps
Microsoft's 'Seeing AI' App Can Now Read Handwriting and Documents Aloud
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AI Beauty Advisors
The Revieve Beauty Advisor on Amazon Alexa Makes Tailored Recommendations
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Financial Service Analytic Platforms
G-Square Solutions Provides AI Analytics for Business
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Tablet-Connected Shopping Carts
Focal Systems' Grocery Cart Tech Assists Consumers with AI
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AI Profile Generators
'DeepSense' Uses Shared Public Data to Put Together One's Profile
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Personalized Packing Assistants
KLM's 'BB' Assistant for Google Home Provides Tailored Tips
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Automated Bookkeeping Chatbots
botkeeper Uses AI and Machine Learning to Redefine Your Accounting
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AI Camera Accessories
This Camera Plug-In Uses AI Technology to Improve Photo Quality
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Autonomous Retail Platforms
magia.ai Creates Natural Sales Experiences with AI Technology
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Social Media ID Systems
China is Testing an Electric ID System on the Social Platform WeChat
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AI Resume Builders
Microsoft Word's 'Resume Assistant' is Integrated with LinkedIn
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Interview-Conducting Cars
Volvo is Using AI and Its S90 Model to Recruit Prospective Technicians
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Candidate-Focused Hiring Chatbots
AI Hiring Startup Naudix Wants to Change the Current Structure
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AI Service Management Platforms
Startup Astound Does Automated Service Requests for IT Issues
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Social Threat Mitigation Platforms
New Knowledge Uses AI to Fight Social Media Disinformation
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AI-Generated Fashion Campaigns
Mango Debuted Its First AI Campaign for Its New Teen Line
AI-Powered Chicken Chatbots
Sanderson Farms' Sandy Fields Consumer Questions & Shares Inspiration
AI-Driven Skincare Platforms
RoC Skincare and Revieve Partnered for RoC AI Skin Insight
AI-Lead Car Ads
Ford Launched an AI Campaign Dubbed 'Be Surreal, Be Ford'
GenAI Eyewear Shows
Innovative Eyewear Launched the First Generative AI Fashion Show for Eyewear
Autonomous Ecommerce AI Agents
Baresquare Debuts Tywin, a Tool Positioned as an Industry First
AI-Powered Shopping Experiences
SOOT Introduced Moodboard-Inspired Shopping
AI-Driven Robotics Technology
RoboSense is Breaking Ground in the Robotics Sector
Humanoid Household Robots
The 1X NEO Beta Will Utilize Embodied Learning to Perform Tasks
Personal AI Wearables
WhereAble AI is a CES 2025 Innovation Awards Honoree
Conversational AI Chatbots
Character.AI Launches Support for Phone Conversations with AI Avatars
GenAI Home Shopping Tools
Wayfair Muse Elevates the Customer Search Experience with AI
GenAI Shopping Assistants
Shopping Muse Supports Michael Kors US Website Visitors
AI-Fuelled Robot Gold Trolleys
Futurewave and Botronics Design the iXi Robot Trolley
Emotion-Sensing Eyewear
Emteq Labs 'Sense' Offers AI-Powered Real-Time Analysis
AI Healthy Living Assistants
Hungryroot's SmartCart Simplifies Shopping and Meal Planning
AI-Enabled E-Commerce Platforms
Bloomreach Expands its Personalization Feature to Spain and Italy
AI-Powered Ecommerce Technologies
Hugo Boss Launches a New AI-Powered Product Content Feature
GenAI Thrifting Tools
ThredUp's AI-Powered Shopping Tools Support Unique, Sustainable Finds
Informed AI Storefront Assistants
Bosch Worked with Zoovu to Assist its Online Customers
Wearable AI Retail Assistants
Augmodo Unveils a New Pilot Affecting Four Warehouse Locations
Novel AI-Generated Product Designs
Arcade Introduced a Transformative AI Product Creation Platform
Cost-Conscious Cashierless Microstores
Fainders.AI Launched a Prefab MicroStore Within a Gym
AI Skincare Recommendations
Perfect Corp.'s AI Skincare Product Recommendation Assists Brands
Efficiency-Driven AI Retail Models
Google Cloud's New Retail Solutions Seek to Optimize Workflow
AI-Driven Direct-To-Consumer Platforms
Albertsons Offers Personalized Food and Beverage Products
AI Retail Innovation Platforms
HyperFinity Introduced AI Data-Backed Pricing Optimization
GenAI Makeup Solutions
Wanna-Beauty AI is a CES 2025 Innovation Awards Honoree in AI
Transformative AI Shopping Experiences
Omoda and Google Cloud Partner for Generative-AI Shopping
AI Emotional Support Robots
Romi Lacatan Has Natural, Complex Conversations Without Turn-Taking
GenAI Retail Chatbots
Target's Store Companion Supports Team Members
Personalized Customer Service Tools
Walmart Launched 'Wallaby' Powered by Generative AI
Shoppable AI Fashion
Redro Turns Real-Time Fashion into Discoverable AI-Powered Looks
AI Business Chatbots
Sourcechat.io is a Chatbot Helping Businesses Streamline Tasks and Grow
AI-Enhanced Digital Marketing Tools
Alison.ai Offers a Modern Solution for Marketing Professionals
AI Beauty Shopping Experiences
Revieve x Google Cloud Launch the Next Gen AI Advisor Series
Retail-Focused AI Blueprints
NVIDIA Will Transform Shopping Experiences Online & in Stores
Auto-Focused AI Marketing Tools
Dealer Creative AI Boosts Social Media Content for Dealerships
AI Retail Wearables
Augmodo SmartBadges Track Tasks and Inventory in Real Time
Record-Breaking Autonomous Supermarkets
Sensei Debuted a Groundbreaking Supermarket at NRF 2025
Bionic Panda Cubs
AnAn Provides Psychological Support & Robot-Assisted Therapy with an "AI Brain"
Emotional AI-Powered Robot Pets
The 'Ropet' AI Robot Pet Features ChatGPT Integration
AI-Driven Burger Restaurants
CaliExpress Offers Burgers and Fries Prepared by AI Technology
Companion Care Robots
Lemmy is a CES 2025 Innovation Awards Honoree
AI-Driven Robotic Beverage Machines
Frazy Has Introduced the Frazy Bot at CES 2025
AI-Enhanced Shopping Experiences
Coveo’s Collaboration with Shopify Seeks to Streamline Shopping
AI-Powered Online Shopping Assistants
Firework Has Unveiled AVA, an AI-Powered Virtual Assistant
Fashion AI Platforms
AI Fashion Concierege App 'Aesthetic' Creates a Tailored Shopping Experience
AI Women's Health Assistants
Ema Provides Fast, Accurate and Empathetic Maternal Health Support
AI-Powered Skincare Bots
The Clarins 'Clara' Customer Care Bot Helps After Business Hours
Revolutionary Fitness Experiences
Fred Fitness Boasts a Gym with AI-Driven Workouts
AI-Powered Ecommerce Tools
Threekit Launches an AI Suite for Guided Selling and Discovery
AI-Powered Teaching Assistants
Cornell Uses an AI Co-Lecturer to Make Content Digestible
Hyper-Personalized AI Campaigns
Tesco's Stronger Starts Uses AI to Recognize Customers by Name
AI-Driven Fashion Platforms
HeyBeauty Offers a Virtual Fitting Room Where Users Can Try on Clothes
AI Companion Platforms
Sagen AI is a Personalized Real-Time AI Companion With Custom Characters
AI-Driven Sales Agents
Revrag.ai Aims to Enhance Efficiency with Emma, Its AI Sales Agent
Comprehensive AI Chatbots
Bricksoft.ai Lets Customers Get Answers, Book Appointments, and More
AI Thrifting Assistants
ThredUp Debuts New AI Features to Enhance Consumers' Shopping Journeys
AI Fashion Photography
Adstronaut AI Creates Stunning eCommerce Images for Fashion Brands
AI-Enabled Retail Partnerships
Sainsbury’s and Microsoft Partnered to Elevate Shipping Experiences
AI Photography Robots
GENCY PB Automates Over 90% of the Commercial Photography Process
AI Chatbot Creators
ChatCat Lets You Build and Deploy AI-Powered Chatbots for Websites
AI-Powered Digital Employees
Product Genius Transforms How Small Businesses Connect with Customers
Personalized AI Assistants
Me.bot Helps Users Find Inspiration, Get Organized and Take Action
Advanced Automotive AI Technology
VinAI Aims to Revolutionize Safety, Convenience, and Efficiency
AI-Powered Chess Robots
SenseRobot Debuts at CES 2025 as a Chess Companion and Coach
AI Powered Tofu Chatbots
Nasoya Introduced Tofie in Celebration of World Vegan Month
Daily Living-Enhancing AI Products
Changhong Aims to Enhance Daily Living with These Gadgets
Hospitality AI Chatbots
Alfred Hospitality AI Delivers 24/7 Guest Support for Hotels and Rentals
AI-Powered Beauty Consultants
Twinit AI Makeup Enhances Personal Features with AI and 3D Vision
AI-Generated Concierges
Sabre Hospitality Unveils SynXis Concierge.AI
Virtual Wellness Assistants
EvieAI is Exclusively Trained with Medical Journal Data
AI-Powered Home Shopping
Benuta and Constructor Utilize AI to Improve the Shopper Experience
Tech-Enhanced Beauty Marketplaces
Fresha Plans to Boost Machine Learning and AI Robotics Abilities
Human-Assisted AI Tools
Verizon Launched a Suite of AI Tools to Improve Customer Experiences
AI-Powered Selling Tools
OnBuy is Using Artificial Intelligence to Power its Innovations in 2025
Rewarding AI Shopping Apps
The ShopUp App Revolutionizes In-Store Shopping with AI Data
AI Wellness Assistants
Emerge AI is an Aide for Personalized Wellness and Habit Support
AI Chatbot Solutions
Kotae Automates 80% of Customer Inquiries in 80+ Languages
Shoppable Fridge Screens
Samsung Unveils a New Partnership with Instacart for On-Fridge Shopping
AI Emotional Interaction Technology
Fantasiatoy Unveils a Groundbreaking Product at AVN Expo
Content Creation Innovative Software
Jimeng AI by ByteDance Creates Content from Text Prompts
AI Sales Agents
Emma by Revrag is an AI-Driven Hyper-Personalized Sales Outreach 24/7
Virtual AI Site Agents
Wix Now Supports AI-Powered Website Chats for Outside of Business Hours
AI Music Curators
FaceTune.ai is an AI-Powered Music That Matches One's Emotions
Redefined AI Dating
Hey AI Disrupts Dating Apps with AI-Powered Matchmaking and Engagement
AI-Powered Cooking Oil Apps
Sunny and Appetite Creative Partnered on Connected Packaging
Multi-Chat AI Systems
ChatPlayground AI Improves Answer Quality by 73%
Business Communication-Enhancing AI Solutions
Ultatel Launches a New Solution for Businesses
AI Video Advertisement Generators
AdCreative.ai Showcases anAI-Powered Product Videoshoot Model
Customized Out-of-Office AI Chatbots
Cloudy Bay Introduced its 'Summer Fridays AI Assistant'
Generative AI Shopping Tools
Amazon Launches Generative AI Shopping Tool, Rufus, In the US
Customizable AI Voice Agents
ElevenLabs' Conversational AI Creates Interactive Voice Agents
Emotive AI Actors
CreatorKit Helps Businesses Create Video Ads with Hyper-Realistic AI People
Expressive AI-Fuelled Digital Avatars
Synthesia Introduces a New Gen of Expressive Avatars
Unified AI Campaigns
Samsung UK Unveils 'You & AI. As One' Campaign
Affordable AI Assistants
Techno Unveils 'Ella', the Best of AI on a Budget
AI Shrink Reduction Tools
Groupement Mousquetaires Debuts a Partnership to Address Checkout Fraud
AI-Powered CCTV Systems
Amazon Unveils a New Emotion-Detecting AI Software for Train Passengers
AI-Guided Selling Tools
Threekit's AI Guided Selling Lets Buyers Interact with an AI-Powered Agent
AI-Powered Agents
Frannie AI Agents Provide Contextually Specific Insights, Content & Automation
AI-Powered Art Auction-Focused Chatbots
Artnet Transforms How Auction Data is Processed
Delivery-Oriented AI Tools
Grab Teams Up with OpenAI to Enhance its Automated Offerings
AI Model Marketplaces
XGEN AI's AI Model Marketplace Democratizes Access to Customizable Models
Asian Retail Automation Technologies
Ikea South Korea is Using Automation for Online Ordering
Sustainable AI Fashion Platforms
Pronti AI Aims to Eliminate 'Outfit Stress'
AI-Powered Business Discoveries
Yelp Unveils a New AI Assistant and 'Project Ideas' Feature
AI Tool Explorers
BusiAi Offers Access to 40,000+ Tools, Articles, and Daily AI Insights
AI-Powered Virtual Idols
AI Oracle-Chan Blends Technology and Spirituality
AI Messaging Chatbots
TaggoAI Enhances Engagement on WhatsApp with Smart Chatbots for Businesses
AI Supply Chain Chatbots
Grubhub's AI Chatbot Offers Tailored Support to Food Industry Businesses
Video AI Platforms
Spot AI Introduced Video Agents for Surveillance Needs
Empathetic AI Assistants
Samantha Offers Smart Journaling, Empathetic Chat, And Note-Taking
AI Sales Strategies
Reply AI Chat Offers an Innovative New Sales Demo System
AI Interview Practice
Interviews Chat Provides Real-Time AI Assistance to Help Land Dream Jobs
AI-Powered Smart TVs
Smart TV Brands are Implementing Assistive AI Features for Convenience
Efficient Customer Service Chatbots
FastBots Speeds Up Customer Service Interactions with AI Bots
Personal AI Companions
The Omi AI Companion App Streamlines Tasks and Organizes Your Conversations
Influencer-Focused AI Twins
Justbanter Creates a Digital Twin of Your Favorite Influencers
AI Ad Campaigns Chatbots
Deep Clue Streamlines Campaign Creation by Offering Actionable Advice
AI Corporate Event Assistants
Nowadays is a Tool for Companies Looking to Enhance Event Management
Streamlined AI Educational Tools
Educator AI Helps Both Teachers and Students Excel
AI Support Bots
SupBot Deploys AI Bots and Ticket Systems with Ease and Speed
Conversational AI Therapy Tools
Wendy Offers AI Therapy with Empathetic Listening and Light Humor
AI-Powered Customer Service Tools
Samsung Bridges Customer Service Gap by Using AI-powered Tools
Debunking AI Apps
BSBot Helps Publicis Clients Tell the Truth About AI from Fiction at Cannes
AI Meeting Assistants
Smart Donna AI Offers Real-Time Prompts and Task Tracking
Virtual Customer Service Receptionists
My AI Front Desk Automates Telephone Responses
AI Relationship Managers
Better Friend AI is a Personal CRM for Improving Meaningful Connections
AI Customer Engagement Bots
PreCallAI Engages Emphatically with Clients to Automate Interactions
AI Workplace Recruiting
Recruit AI Offers a 24/7 Candidate Screen Service to Streamline Interviews
Communicative AI Documents
Docubot is Bringing Less Formality to AI Document Communications
Conversational AI Surveys
TheySaid Gets More Meaningful Responses from Customers & Employees
AI Life Coaches
Me.bot Captures Thoughts and Provides AI-Driven Personal Insights
AI Query Assistants
Amabay Creates a Personalized AI Agent To Handle Questions And Insights
Conversational AI Companions
Hotbot is an AI Chatbot Offering Friendly & Knowledgeable Assistance
Product Visibility-Boosting AI
Sweetreply Enhances Visibility on Reddit Through Conversation
Cost-Effective AI Marketers
AI Marketer Elsa Can Craft Strategies, Curate Emails, and More
Custom AI Assistants
Loopin Offers Customer Service Solutions in Countless Industries